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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.88, 12,490.02 and 6,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.88, 12,490.02 and 6,070.76 is: 8,372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.88 : 12,490.02 = 6,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.88/12,490.02 = 6,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.88x = 12,490.02 × 6,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.88x = 75,823,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823,913.82/9,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.89

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